Rockbreaker

Learn how to take down the dangerous Rockbreaker in Horizon Zero Dawn. Discover its weak points, attack patterns, and the best strategies to defeat it.

Alright, let's talk about the Rockbreaker. This thing is a real pain, especially when it decides to burrow underground. The good news is, we can stop that from happening, and then it's just a tough fight instead of a potentially deadly one.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Loot: Blaze, Echo Shell, Metal Shards, Crystal Braiding, Machine Core - Large, Rockbreaker Lens, Rockbreaker Heart
• Weak to: Freeze
• Weak Spots: Digging Arms (x4), Belly Sac, Exhaust Port (back)

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Stop the Burrowing

   The Rockbreaker's most annoying ability is burrowing underground. When it's down there, you can't hit it, and it can pop up right beneath you. It also does this 'dolphin dive' move and sometimes pops up to spit rocks before diving again. Your main goal here is to target its four Digging Arms. You'll want to use Tearblast Arrows for this. Periodically, the Rockbreaker will surface for a bit – that's your window to hit those arms. Knock all four off, and it won't be able to burrow anymore.

2. Phase 2: Finish It Off

   Even without burrowing, the Rockbreaker is still a threat. Its most dangerous attack is when it throws a huge flurry of rocks at you. The best way to dodge this is to just move away from it. Once you've dealt with the Digging Arms, switch to freeze arrows. Its body is weak to freeze, so get it frozen. While it's frozen, aim for the sac on its belly – hitting this will cause it to explode, dealing good damage and potentially igniting the Rockbreaker. You can also hit the Exhaust Port on its back for extra damage. With it frozen and you hitting its weak spots, it should go down relatively quickly.